Simon Montlake is a senior writer at the Monitor in Boston. He's a former Monitor correspondent in Jakarta, Bangkok, and Beijing, where he covered political upheavals, civil wars, economic crises, natural disasters, and the Beijing Olympics.
In addition to the Monitor, he has worked for The Economist and Forbes. Born in London, he was educated at the University of Manchester, and remembers when Manchester City FC were the underdogs. His other foreign postings include Guadalajara, Mexico, and Champaign-Urbana, Illinois.
Stories by Simon Montlake
- Nomination of RFK Jr. reflects a broader shake-up in the politics of health
- Elon Musk helped Trump win. How much influence will he wield now?
- Chaotic election cycle ends with a mostly calm day and high voter turnout
- Who’s the real loser in the 2024 election? Mainstream media.
- The economy has improved. Here’s why it’s still a top issue in crucial Pennsylvania.
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